Senior Analyst, Payroll

Senior Analyst, Payroll

Chicago, IL - Onsite

Full Time

Ensure accurate calculation, withholding, reporting, and remittance of payroll taxes across assigned countries, states, and local jurisdictions.

Review and monitor payroll tax filings and deposits (e.g., federal, state, local, social security, unemployment) completed by internal teams or third-party vendors.

Support year-end activities and statutory filings, such as W-2, 1099, T4, RL-1, P60, and other country-specific forms, in accordance with local regulations.

Research payroll tax legislative and regulatory changes and support timely implementation of required updates.

Serve as the primary owner for payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, and discrepancies, ensuring timely investigation, response, and resolution.

Coordinate payroll tax audits and support internal, external, and statutory audit requests.

Reconcile payroll tax accounts and identify variances, trends, or compliance risks requiring escalation or remediation.

Support payroll SOX controls, internal control documentation, and evidence testing related to payroll tax and compliance activities.

Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of payroll compliance controls and checklists.

Ensure adherence to data privacy, confidentiality, and record-retention requirements.